Selby Primary School vs Tecoma Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Selby Primary School
Selby · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 1109
Tecoma Primary School
Tecoma · Government primary · Prep-6
361 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Selby Primary School Selby VIC | Tecoma Primary School Tecoma VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #340 of 1,290 | #543 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #787 of 4,908 | #1523 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 88 | 187 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Selby 3159 | Tecoma 3160 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.selbyps.vic.edu.au | www.tecomaps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Selby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 64.3).
- •Selby Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tecoma Primary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 165.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Selby Primary School better than Tecoma Primary School?
On the Success Index, Selby Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 64.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Selby Primary School and Tecoma Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Selby and Tecoma in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Selby Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tecoma Primary School has 13.8.
How do Selby Primary School and Tecoma Primary School rank in VIC?
Selby Primary School is 340th of 1,290 and Tecoma Primary School is 543rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.